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The two Democrats facing off for a chance to become Colorado’s next attorney general were quick to skewer the state’s contentious Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights at a recent Denver candidate forum. They were also quick to disagree on what to do about it. State Rep. Joe Salazar, of Thornton, said he wants to repeal the amendment to the Colorado Constitution that requires voters to approve any tax increase in the state. Phil Weiser, a former Obama administration official and former University of Colorado law school dean, said he would go to the voters in the hopes of reforming TABOR. “I will use my discretion not to defend TABOR — to let it fall in the courts,” Salazar said. “That’s the fastest way to get rid of it.” “I don’t believe I can abandon an argument in favor of a constitutional amendment,” Weiser said. “Whether it’s on marijuana or on TABOR, I’ve got to defend it.” On June 26, primary … [Read more...] about The “street fighter” vs. the college professor: Democrats running for Colorado attorney general are aligned on the issues — but not on how to solve them

Anjeanette Damon [email protected] Published 12:00 p.m. UTC May 22, 2018 Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve faces seven primary challengers in her bid to win a second term. The crowded field includes mostly first-time candidates, including the manager of an RV parts store, a family support specialist for the district attorney's office and a Los Angeles Pilates instructor who recently moved to Reno. Reno City Council elections: Who's running for Ward 4 Reno City Council elections: Who's running for Ward 2 More: Nevada governor: How Laxalt, Schwartz, Sisolak, Giunchigliani feel about guns, pot & more Also in the race are businessman Eddie Lorton and perennial candidate Chad Dehne, both of whom lost the primary race for mayor in 2014. The top two vote-getters in the June 12 primary will go on to compete in the general election. The Reno Gazette Journal reached out to each of the eight candidates. Michael Hagen and Jesse Razo did not return repeated phone calls from a reporter. Azzi … [Read more...] about Strip clubs, floods, homelessness: Reno mayoral candidates on the issues

Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Take our quiz: Which Nevada governor candidate do you most agree with on the issues? Take our quiz based on the policy positions of Republicans Adam Laxalt and Dan Schwartz and Democrats Chris Giunchigliani and Steve Sisolak. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Activate your digital access. James DeHaven and Brian Duggan, Reno Gazette-Journal Published 12:00 p.m. PT April 23, 2018 CLOSE These are the front runners in the Democratic and Republican primaries for Nevada governor. Brian Duggan/RGJ CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL … [Read more...] about Take our quiz: Which Nevada governor candidate do you most agree with on the issues?